Did you like writing research papers during your studying?

I started my degree sociology and politics as a mature student. I dropped sociology the second year. I enjoyed the research it involved statistical analysis a subject I never thought I would enjoy.
There were many presentations a necessary part of the course. I absolutely hated them and they took me well out of my comfort zone.
After graduating I went on to further study which involved more research and experimentation. I like being left to my own devices to do any kind of research it's so interesting.

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I fell very naturally into research as a mature student. I had come from an academic profession (librarianship) and had already published a book and a number of peer reviewed articles. Once you do a small book then you can do a bigger one!

That was the part of doing a degree which I loved. I enjoyed writing my masters and doctoral theses. I recall meeting my prof on the way back from the universery bindery, having just picked up the two bound copies of my Ph.D. They were in a Tesco bag and he probably thought it was my shopping. He asked me "Have you nearly finished writing up yet!" I told him "Yes here are the volumes". He was astounded. He had become so used to his graduate students making excuses and taking months to "write up". It was only then he told me that very few postgrads finished while they were still within the 3 years funding.

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I was going to reply (much the same replya s others). but after reading the last few posts will hold back for now.

Yes, I noticed that too! All a bit bizarre!

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I enjoy it to this day. I write handouts from time to time and have to check out the research and reference it. It's hard work but satisfying.

I loved it and would do some more if I could afford the fees.

No Maw, not cynical, just astute!

for you.

Or perhaps the precursor to some piece of advertising? (Cynical, moi?)

Oh, I don't think they could afford us!

Yes. I'm wondering that too. Maybe they'll offer us jobs writing essays for money?

I am curious to know why OP is asking this question.

I only did a first degree, but much later in life, I had the task of reading my DS2's dissertation for his first degree which was very interesting; and the dissertation for his MBA which was exceptionally boring - 'Innovation in Retail'. Perhaps I should have done a further degree but after a four year degree I was keen to get on with my life!

When I studied for my first degree over forty years ago, I hated the whole process. I was probably too immature to be at university.
Thirty odd years later, I studied for a second degree in my fifties and it was a totally different experience. I thrived on all the research I had to do.
I became hooked on finding out how the brain works and fascinated about developing new neural pathways. My final thesis was based on this.
I then applied this to how I taught. It totally changed the way I worked with children experiencing barriers to learning and also impacted on the methodology of my colleagues.
The internet and technology opened up new directions for me and instead of a boring old word processed thesis (well I hope it wasn't boring!), I had graphs, diagrams, photographs and scans of children's work embedded in the final copy.
I still have that enthusiasm and desire to learn today.

I did a doctorate in my 50s and loved it. Then I retired and wrote a couple of novels. Now I write for the People's Friend. Massive change of direction or what! I have new story in tomorrow's Special.
You never know where academic study will take you!!

Loved writing essays. The research, the reasoning, and the physical writing were all part of it. Don't do enough writing now.Just theoddleter.

I went to university as a mature student and when I finally got the opportunity to study I loved it. Writing assignment I continue to channel this by doing genealogical research in my 'spare' time and then writing up my results in a brief narrative form.

I absolutely loved it!

I was a student in the '70s and of course we spent hour upon hour in the library with piles of books for reference. The internet makes research SO much easier. I remember I loved sifting through different ideas and thoughts and restructuring them for my essays.

I have often thought I'd have liked to have earned a living doing research for others. My own children "allowed me"(quite happily) to assist with their university assignments.

I enjoyed the challenge. I’ve joined a writing group, so still have that challenge, only this time it’s for me!

It's hard work but I loved it.